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The Diplomat

TV·2009–2009·ION·Drama, Action, Crime·1h 30m

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A British diplomat is arrested on charges of working with Russian mafia. After death threats to his wife, they are taken into protective custody. Then MI6 shows up with a new piece of the puzzle.

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Dougray ScottDougray ScottIan PorterRachael BlakeRachael BlakeJulie HalesJeremy Lindsay TaylorJeremy Lindsay TaylorMark WilsonRichard RoxburghRichard RoxburghCharles Van KoorsClaire ForlaniClaire ForlaniPippa PorterStephen CurryStephen CurryNeil TrentChris HaywoodChris HaywoodBrowningDoris YounaneDoris YounaneJenny Basheer

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